It has sparked a massive protest and campaigners have been assured that councillors considering the scheme will be left in no doubt about the 'overwhelming public opposition'.

Aston residents are fighting the plan, claiming the turbines would spoil a Green Belt view of the Weaver Valley and would be visible across much of Cheshire.

Campaigners also have the support of Weaver Vale MP Mike Hall.

Vale Royal's director of planning and building control, Richard Ellison, told residents at last week's Frodsham Area Meeting: 'Because of the huge public interest in this application, the borough council is looking to hold a special planning committee meeting to focus solely on this.'

Councillors would visit the proposed development site ahead of their special meeting which is likely to be in early October, said Mr Ellison.